Washington DC

After years of begging, Jake's sister decided to move back to Utah from DC. I like to think that we were the reason she moved but I know that is not the case. It was simply the right time. Whatever the reason, she is back and we are thrilled. Even more thrilling was that Jake and I along with Curtis, Jake's brother, were able to fly out to help her with the move. Of course, that meant we got to vacation in DC and visit all the sites I had seen in my history books. It was something that I did not expect but an opportunity I would never change. I was bowled over by the spirit that I felt in these places. It was a testimony to me that God had a strong in hand in the making of this country. I have learned it. I have read about it. Now I have seen it. And I hope to see it again one day.

                            I just thought this picture was funny. Its not a picture vital to history
                            but it will certainly be a part of my history in my blog book!

                     The national mall was huge! We walked the whole thing on a July day
                   with the humidity. Yeah- it was a bit hot. Please notice Curtis' face though.
                    He could be sitting in a fire pit with a hair dryer blowing in his face at
                    the center of the sun and he would still tell you he is having the time of his
                    life. That is just Curtis.

                                And finally.... the reason this country was established.....

                             So the true gospel could be restored.
It was a wonderful vacation. Thank you Sundee for hosting us and giving us an experience only a true native could provide. We are happy you made it safely back. I am happy you all arrived alive from a 2000 mile trip in a Uhaul. I am happy you did not kill eachother. But most of all, we are happy you are home!